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The PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter offers cutting-edge programs, community service projects, professional recognition, and many other opportunities for our meeting professionals in the region.
Our mission is to provide daring and innovative education for planners and suppliers that want to learn, be inspired and experience new concepts in the meetings and conventions industry; and to create a regional community of connections that form a professional family.
PCMA’s Southwest & Pacific Chapter serves 300+ members from Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Southern California.
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December 2021
Holiday Happy Hour
Join us for a time of connecting with Southwest & Pacific PCMA Chapter Board Members and Industry Colleagues at Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass! When: Monday, December 6 | 5:00-7:00PM Where: Gila River Hotels & Casino – Wild Horse Pass Cost: Complimentary! Inclusions: Complimentary appetizers and a 2 drink tickets (courtesy of Wild Horse Pass!) As a bonus, you can see Gila River Hotels & Casinos' flagship property that has recently expanded to provide more indoor…
Find out more »Student Insight Series
Consider this panel the “know before you go” meeting to prepare for your first professional job. Dahlia, Lisa and Cara will share the difficult experiences and failures they lived through so you won’t have to make the same mistakes! Please join us on Wednesday, December 8, at 4PM EST, for the Student Insight Series, hosted by the New England Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members.
Find out more »Lessons in Leadership – with Bobi Seredich, Co-founder of the Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence
Join us for our next Lessons in Leadership for a special discussion on “Power of Emotional Courage” featuring Bobi Seredich, Co-Founder and President of the Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence and Author of “Courage Does Not Always Roar” During this inspiring conversation, Mrs. Seredich will share her journey as an entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor and leadership business coach on how emotional intelligence (EI) can help you navigate change, setbacks, and stress. She will share best practices and EI tools on…
Find out more »New Member Orientation
Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! This will be an interactive session led by veteran members of our 17 North American Regional Chapters.…
Find out more »January 2022
PCMA Convening Leaders
CLICK HERE to visit the PCMA Convening Leaders event website and REGISTER NOW! Join us Jan. 9-12, 2022, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment Corp. will host the multi-day event at CAESARS FORUM, a 550,000-square foot conference center opening in 2022 in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Discover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore, through leading-edge education, research,…
Find out more »Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
Kick off Convening Leaders and celebrate with your Southwest & Pacific & Northern California Chapter colleagues and friends. Haven't registered for Convening Leaders 2022? Register here - https://conveningleaders.org/ This conjoined Chapter celebration will feature highlights of our 2021 accomplishments, and opportunities to support the chapters in 2022. Where: Margaritaville, Las Vegas | Second Floor (Clipper Level) When: Sunday, January 9 | 4:30-6PM Attendance is complimentary. Registration/RSVP is Required. In 2020 we had a packed house. Capacity will be limited. RSVP…
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